General Manager Production - Pilot Paper Facility

EG Professional
Kalamazoo, MI

Job Description

Job Description

General Summary:

Directs all operations of the pulp, paper manufacture, recycle, and coating plant. Manages the production and quality of the various trials to ensure financial integrity in a safe and effective manner. Responsible for full profit and loss accountability through marketing and improvement of services.

Major Duties:

  • Market the plant’s services to external and internal clients. Interacts with clients to sell, plan, conduct, evaluate, and document research and industry related product development trials.
  • Provides operational leadership by managing production activities and ensuring consistent quality while fostering and enhancing the safety culture and team morale.
  • Executes plans to capitalize on revenue generating opportunities. Books clients via proposal writing, price setting, and final contract negotiations.
  • Manage the plant’s financial performance, identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and assess new technologies and equipment to optimize operations.
  • Oversee and direct the installation, modification, and maintenance of complex and heavy production equipment. Ensure the reliability of equipment through planned maintenance and address any troubleshooting issues that arise.
  • Remains knowledgeable of environmental, raw materials, and product development trends, new products, and new marketing possibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
  • Paper science industry experience including knowledge of pulping, papermaking, coating and recycling.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Budget management experience.
  • Marketing and public relations experience.
  • Safety regulations experience.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 8 years of relevant experience.
Posted 2025-08-22

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